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The Japanese American National Museum Welcomes the Passage of two Japanese American History Bills in the Omnibus Appropriations Package

2022年12月23日

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum celebrates today’s passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 is an omnibus bill that will provide annual funding for the federal government and the passage of a variety of bills including the Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American C...

A Celebration of Life: Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga

2018年09月02日

Join family and friends as they gather to celebrate the life of Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga: warrior, activist, researcher, friend, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Details and RSVP on Facebook.

Legacies of Postwar Japan’s “War Bride” Era

2018年06月30日

FREE During and shortly after the US-Allied Occupation of Japan, the Japanese women who fraternized with soldiers often met opposition from their families and were shunned by other Japanese. Many mixed-race children faced severe prejudice for being “impure” and born from the former enemy. This symposium brings together various stakeholders to tell the stories of the war brides and their children. By focusing on...

The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa

2007年03月10日 - 2007年05月27日

This exhibition represents a retrospective of this Nisei artist's enduring and richly varied career. Born on a truck farm in Southern California, Asawa was incarcerated at Rohwer concentration camp in Arkansas during World War II. In the 1940s, she attended Black Mountain College, the famous experimental art school in North Carolina. The Sculpture of Ruth Asawa begins with her earliest sculptures, drawings, and pa...

"Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain" by Amy Uyematsu

1998年03月22日

Poet Amy Uyematsu will read from her latest book of poems, Nights of Fire, Nights of Rain, with musical accompaniment by bass musician, Taiji Miyagawa. This new collection addresses living in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s—from the riots and violence of the city, to fires and other natural disasters. Free with Museum admission. Reservations suggested by March 17.

Conversations with the Finding Family Stories Artists

1998年03月12日

Panel Discussion at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Featuring: Joyce Dallal, Eddy Kurushima, and Judith Lowry Artists Joyce Dallal, Eddy Kurushima, and Judith Lowry will talk about their work, their inspirations, and the role of art in defining cultural communities. Free.

Taste of Kona Coffee

1997年02月06日

Kona Coffee Story Exhibit Series Panel Discussion Featuring Ed Sakamoto, Mako, and East West Players Join award-winning playwright Ed Sakamoto (Aloha Las Vegas), director Mako (founding artistic director of East West Players), and cast members of Taste of Kona Coffee for a lively panel discussion. The play runs from January 30 through February 9, 1997 at East West Players. This comedy-drama depicts the life of ...

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JANM is dedicated to promoting greater understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the richness and range of the Japanese American experience.

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RENOVATION UPDATESCAMPAIGN GOALSWAYS TO GIVEUPCOMING EVENTSPRESS DONATE Our story is an American story. Our founders promised that the Museum would stand as a beacon of civil rights to ensure that what happened to Japanese Americans in 1942 would never happen to any other group. We are therefore embarking on the largest campaign in our history to secure our future and transform our physical and digital presence, our ...

Fellowship Application Guidelines

JA | EN The 2026 Watanabe Democracy Fellowship application has closed. Please check back in fall 2026 for details about the 2027 application. 2026 Watanabe Democracy Fellowship Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must meet the following criteria:Background: Midcareer professionals from multiple sectors including business, government, arts, media, NPO/NGO, and education. This includes those working for companies or org...